Immigration & Border Security
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Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Swiftly Deporting Illegal Immigrants to Libya
Detainees must be warned in advance of their deportation, allowed to claim fear of torture, and given time to contest removal, the judge ruled.
5 Mexican Nationals Charged After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off California, Killing at Least 3
Human smuggling that results in death is a crime in the United States that carries a maximum penalty of death or life in prison.
Govs. Hochul, Pritzker and Walz Summoned to DC to Testify on Sanctuary Policies
The three must explain to a House committee their states’ immigration policies and cooperation with federal enforcement.
China Ramped Up Fentanyl Precursor Production to Target US, Expert Says
Under U.S. pressure, the regime banned fentanyl production in 2019, but Chinese companies simply shifted tactics and shipped precursors to Mexico.
Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid to Block Return of Deported Alleged Venezuelan Gang Member
The Justice Department says the man’s links to the Tren de Aragua gang make him a national security threat and guarantee he would be quickly deported again.
DOJ Announces Largest Fentanyl Bust in US History Targeting Operation Led by Sinaloa Cartel
Of the 16 people arrested in the operation, six are in the United States illegally.
3 Dead After Boat Believed to Be Carrying Migrants Capsizes Near San Diego
‘They were not tourists,’ U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey says. ‘They are believed to be migrants.’
Rwanda Has Entered Talks With US to Receive Deportees, Foreign Minister Says
The Trump administration has worked to expand its list of partner countries willing to receive illegal immigrants being deported from the United States.
DHS Says It Will Pay Illegal Immigrants $1,000 to Self-Deport
Secretary Kristi Noem says self-deporting is likely the best way for illegal immigrants to remove themselves from the United States.
Illegal Immigrant Who Gave Birth in US Avoids Rapid Deportation
‘Custody has since been transferred to [Immigration and Customs Enforcement], and she now awaits a court date,’ Homeland Security said.
Trump Admin Sues Colorado, Denver for Sanctuary Laws Shielding Illegal Immigrants
The complaint follows an executive order signed by the president aimed at jurisdictions obstructing federal immigration enforcement.
In War Against Cartels, Mexican State Finds New Ways to Fight Back
The state of Sonora became a hotbed for cartel gun battles due to its location near the US–Mexico border.
US Creates New Military Zone Along Southern Border
The military presence extends east of New Mexico into El Paso, Texas.
Guns Trafficked to Mexican Cartels Could Result in Terrorism Charges for ‘Straw Purchasers,’ Officials Say
Federal officials on the southern border say the president’s designation of cartels as terrorist organizations put more teeth in gun trafficking enforcement.
DOJ Alleges Illinois Workplace Privacy Law Infringes Federal Immigration Authority
The DOJ said the state law obfuscates federal requirements on employment eligibility, by adding layers of protection for employees and ‘confusing’ requirements.
Protesters Call for Return of Abrego Garcia in DC
Supporters of the Salvadoran illegal immigrant held multiple rallies across Washington, alleging that his deportation by the Trump administration was unlawful.
Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court to Allow Removal of Protected Status for Venezuelan Nationals
The solicitor general said a federal judge in California exceeded his authority.
ICE, Florida Joint Operation Results in More Than 1,100 Arrests in a Week
This operation came a few months after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed multiple pieces of immigration legislation.
Trump Says He’s Not Spoken to El Salvador’s President About Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Supreme Court has ruled the Trump administration must facilitate Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States.
Judge Limits Trump Admin’s Ability to Deport Illegal Immigrants Held at Guantanamo
The judge ruled no detainee can be removed from Guantanamo Bay to a third country without first being given a chance to assert fear-based protection claims.
